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Whiskey Now, Whine Later :: 2012 Whiskey Off Road Pro Race blog by Tonya

mtbchick — Thu, 03 May 2012 04:35:01 +0000

My goal for the 2012 Whiskey Off Road was to shave 30 minutes from my 2011 time. I managed to finish the Whiskey Off Road 2011 in just over 4 and a half hours. 4 Hours seemed a lofty goal at the time, but I knew I could manage. I would be back to the [...]

The Wrong Ending :: Cancer Sucks

mtbchick — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:40:10 +0000

16 April 2012 No. This is not correct. This is not the way the story goes. The ending is too soon. Chapters are missing. The story, which began about 3 months ago, was one of courage, valor, and strength. One of a woman who had overcome, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally, the ravages [...]

I Break Stuff :: A Rash of Break-Ups and Bike Part Explosions

mtbchick — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:35:49 +0000

I'm a light rider. I don't push the limits as hard as I used to. But I am a test rider, and true to my title, I tend to break stuff. It was a warm sunny afternoon when I took to Brown Mountain to punch out some intervals on the Cannondale Scalpel. A typical ride would be up Brown Mountain Road and down El Prieto two times.

The Unbearable Lateness of Being :: The Anatomy of a Bike Commute

mtbchick — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:33:55 +0000

The last thing I thought I’d do when I moved to Southern California was sit in a car all day trying to get to work and back home. Although I spent a few shorts months commuting from Altadena to Woodland Hills one or two times per week, and again a few short months driving to [...]

The Lee Bird Birthday Ride :: 7 Riders, 4 Peaks, 63 Miles on Dirt

mtbchick — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:14:42 +0000

“No way! That’s impossible!” The words fell heavy into the fire of his psyche and stoked the flames– enough to send Lee Bird on a grueling one day adventure that would become an annual epic mountain bike ride. The “Lee Bird Birthday Ride”, also known as the “4 Peaks Ride”, began in 2004. An excerpt [...]

Dinner with mtbchick :: Seared Duck Breast

mtbchick — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:26:41 +0000

Gourmet dinners are best made at home. They cost a fraction of a 5 star restaurant bill, and it's fun to prepare good food with loved ones. We're on a kick here in the mtbchick test kitchen, and together with Alex Boone, we've created an amazing duck dish.

Pro Girl Get Together and Tango :: mtbchick Tonya blog

mtbchick — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:50:02 +0000

I don't dislike riding with the guys. In fact I enjoy being pushed to become a stronger cyclist, and the group of guys I ride with actually do not resemble a roving locker room as you might imagine. They are respectful adults who typically behave in a mature manner. It is, however, gratifying riding with women, and especially so with another Pro.

Where Was I When December Arrived? :: mtbchick drives a giant truck or two and lives to tell about it

mtbchick — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:02:47 +0000

I was wandering around on my bike and stopped by Dorothy Wong and Jeff Herring’s (www.socalcross.org) place to see how they fared in the apocalyptic wind storm. Jeff was in Chinatown building the course for the weekend’s UCI cyclocross races, and surprisingly Dorothy was at home, frantic and on fire as usual. Naturally, I was [...]

Giro Sica Women’s MTB Shoe and Giro Aeon Helmet :: Reviews

mtbchick — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:32:12 +0000

I love the Giro Sica and the Giro Aeon as an ensemble. The matching helmet and shoes have been my go-to for the past year, and I love every minute I’m wearing the two together. They look great, fit great and perform at the highest level. Here are my reviews and photos. Giro Sica Women’s [...]

Specialized S-Works MTB Shoe for Women :: Sneak Peek

mtbchick — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:03:19 +0000

Specialized S-Works MTB Shoe for Women $360 All I want for Christmas is a brand new pair of Specialized S-Works Mountain Bike Shoes made for Women! These beauties arrived last week, and here is a first look. We’ll post a review once we’ve had them on the dirt for a month or so. Specialized continues [...]

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